Houthis in Yemen attack three ships, including oil tanker, in Red and Mediterranean seas.

In a recent string of attacks, Yemen’s Houthis targeted vessels in the Red and Mediterranean seas using ballistic missiles, drones, and booby-trapped boats as a retaliation to an Israeli airstrike. The attacks have disrupted global trade routes and caused significant damage to ships. The US Central Command confirmed the attacks on the Bentley I and Chios Lion in the Red Sea while the attack on the Olvia in the Mediterranean Sea could not be independently verified.

Reports from the UK Maritime Trade Operations detailed attacks on vessels off Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, where uncrewed drone boats and small watercraft targeted merchant vessels. Despite sustaining damage, the vessels and crew managed to proceed safely to their next port of call. These attacks are part of a series of strikes by Houthi militants in solidarity with Palestinians affected by the conflict in Gaza.

US and British forces have responded to these attacks, aiming to protect shipping lanes and prevent further disruptions. The Defense Intelligence Agency reports that at least 65 countries and major energy and shipping companies have been impacted by Houthi attacks.

Source: Reuters